5 letter words ending in LED

Word: Ailed 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To feel unwell or suffer from an illness
• To experience difficulty or trouble

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /eɪld/
• UK: /eɪld/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ailed" is a past tense form of the verb "ail". It originated from the Old English word "eglian" which means "to afflict with pain". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe a feeling of being unwell or suffering from an illness. It can also be used to describe experiencing difficulty or trouble.

5. Synonyms:

• Feel unwell
• Suffer
• Be sick
• Experience difficulty
• Have trouble

6. Related Words:

• Aisle
• Aside
• Dealt
• Delay
• Easel

7. Example Sentences:

• He ailed from a cold and had to stay home from work.
• The company ailed due to poor management decisions.

doled

1. Parts of Speech: verb
2. Definitions: distributed or given out in small amounts; dealt out in a stingy or ungenerous way
3. Pronunciations: US: /doʊld/; UK: /dəʊld/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "doled" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "dole," which comes from Middle English "dolen," meaning "to distribute in small portions." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Today, it is commonly used to describe the act of giving out something in small amounts, often with the connotation of being stingy or ungenerous.
5. Synonyms: dispensed, gave out, handed out, distributed, allotted, apportioned, assigned, dealt, meted out, parceled out
6. Related Words: doily, dolce, dolci, doled, doles, dolor, dolts, dolly, dolma, dolom
7. Example Sentences:
   • The charity doled out food and blankets to the homeless.
   • She doled out the candy to the trick-or-treaters one piece at a time.
   • The boss doled out the bonuses in a stingy and ungenerous manner.

Word: oiled 1. Parts of Speech

adjective, verb

2. Definitions

Adjective: covered or treated with oil.

Verb: apply oil to or lubricate (something).

3. Pronunciations

US: /ɔɪld/

UK: /ɔɪld/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "oiled" is derived from the verb "oil," which comes from the Old English word "oljan." The adjective "oiled" is often used to describe machinery or other mechanical objects that have been lubricated with oil to make them run smoothly. The verb "oiled" is used to describe the process of applying oil to something to make it run smoothly or to protect it from rust and other types of corrosion.

5. Synonyms

Adjective: lubricated, greased, slicked, anointed

Verb: lubricate, grease, slick, anoint

6. Related Words

oiler, oldie

7. Example Sentences

• The oiled machinery ran smoothly and quietly.
• The mechanic oiled the engine to make it run more efficiently.
• The hinges on the door were oiled to stop them from squeaking.
• She oiled her hair to keep it shiny and healthy.

Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to become pale; lose color or brightness
2. to decrease in intensity; become less interesting or attractive

Pronunciations:

• US: /peɪld/
• UK: /peɪld/

Origin and Usage:

The word "paled" is the past tense of the verb "pale". It originated from the Middle English word "palen", which means "to make pale". The word "pale" is often used to describe a loss of color or brightness, and "paled" is used to describe the act of becoming pale. It is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation.

Synonyms:

• whiten
• blanch
• fade
• diminish
• weaken

Related Words:

• blade
• braid
• glade
• shade
• trade

Example Sentences:

1. After being in the sun for hours, her skin paled and became red.
2. The excitement in the room paled as the meeting dragged on.